Compressing to DVD

Raistlin · 15th November 2008, 09:43

Any ideas gratefully received thanks:-

I am trying to recreate some DVDs using AVI files of various episodes of a series.

Unfortunately, and bizarrely, when I queue the AVI files in Xilisoft AVI to DVD converter, the finished size is larger than a DVD.

Is there a way of reducing the files so that they fit on a DVD please?

Tatts · 15th November 2008, 09:49

Yup. DVD Shrink, free too.

Edit: If you regularly convert to DVD format, I can recommend SVCD2DVD. £20 for a lifetime of support & upgrades. Simple 2 click process to use, and fast - depending on your system of course.

Raistlin · 15th November 2008, 12:05

Thanks Tatts

I looked at DVD Shrink but couldn't get it to recognise AVI files.

Tatts · 15th November 2008, 12:13

It won't shrink an AVI file - just VOB files.

Convert the avi files to DVD, then use it to shrink.

Raistlin · 15th November 2008, 12:20

Now it all makes sense - thanks

15th November 2008, 09:43	#1
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Compressing to DVD Any ideas gratefully received thanks:- I am trying to recreate some DVDs using AVI files of various episodes of a series. Unfortunately, and bizarrely, when I queue the AVI files in Xilisoft AVI to DVD converter, the finished size is larger than a DVD. Is there a way of reducing the files so that they fit on a DVD please?

15th November 2008, 09:49	#2
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Yup. DVD Shrink, free too. Edit: If you regularly convert to DVD format, I can recommend SVCD2DVD. £20 for a lifetime of support & upgrades. Simple 2 click process to use, and fast - depending on your system of course. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

15th November 2008, 12:13	#4
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	It won't shrink an AVI file - just VOB files. Convert the avi files to DVD, then use it to shrink. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

15th November 2008, 12:05	#3
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Tatts I looked at DVD Shrink but couldn't get it to recognise AVI files.

15th November 2008, 12:20	#5
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Now it all makes sense - thanks